How far is Qaanaaq from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

Distance from Reykjavik to Qaanaaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Qaanaaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1355.190 miles
• 2180.967 kilometers
• 1177.628 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 1350.156 miles
• 2172.865 kilometers
• 1173.253 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Reykjavik to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Qaanaaq?

The time difference between Reykjavik and Qaanaaq is 4 hours. Qaanaaq is 4 hours behind Reykjavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Qaanaaq generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin	Keflavík International Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	KEF
ICAO Code:	BIKF
Coordinates:	63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W

Destination	Qaanaaq Airport
City:	Qaanaaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	NAQ
ICAO Code:	BGQQ
Coordinates:	77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W